What is Barometer?

An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...

Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet...

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

An elongated area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with unsettled weather conditions like storms...

A term used to identify clouds with a base height below 6,000 feet in the observer's direction. Stratiform clouds consist...

Frozen drizzle is a dangerous type of frozen rain. It’s a light rain that falls in very fine drops, which freezes on contact...

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.